I'm currently ready to brew my 4th batch and I decided to get a second primary in order to expand my pipeline. My first primary is a 6.5 gal glass carboy that I love. It's big, burly, and ready to brew (currently fermenting my Imperial Pilgrim Pumpkin-Cocoa Porter). That being said, it's size makes it bulky and tough to carry/clean/sanitize. I got it as my first primary because I like that idea of being able to see the fermentation.
This brew is a pretty simple american amber ale, and when at my LHBS I decided to get a plastic fermenter for my second primary. It seems easier to maintain as long as I don't scratch it, and it's a heck of a lot cheaper now that glass has gone through the roof.
I also considered a better bottle.
Do y'all have opinions on these options? Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
This brew is a pretty simple american amber ale, and when at my LHBS I decided to get a plastic fermenter for my second primary. It seems easier to maintain as long as I don't scratch it, and it's a heck of a lot cheaper now that glass has gone through the roof.
I also considered a better bottle.
Do y'all have opinions on these options? Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.